Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing". From 1936 until the mid-1940s, Goodman led one of the most popular swing big bands in the United States. His concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music." Goodman's bands started the careers of many jazz musicians. During an era of racial segregation, he led one of the first integrated jazz groups, his trio and quartet. He performed nearly to the end of his life while exploring an interest in classical music.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1909 (Chicago), Died June 13, 1986 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, director, leader, composer, songwriter, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, arranger, saxophone, vocalist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-150 of 382 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	PCS-09572	12-in.	7/6/1937	Sing, sing, sing	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09576	10-in.	7/7/1937	Roll 'em	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	PBS-09577	10-in.	7/7/1937	When it's sleepy time down South	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09578	10-in.	7/7/1937	Afraid to dream	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	PBS-09579	10-in.	7/7/1937	Changes	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	instrumentalist, clarinet, director
Victor	PBS-09627	10-in.	7/30/1937	Avalon	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09628	10-in.	7/30/1937	Handful of keys	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09632	10-in.	7/30/1937	The man I love	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09633	10-in.	8/2/1937	Smiles	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09634	10-in.	8/2/1937	Liza	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	leader, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09688	10-in.	9/6/1937	Bob White	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09689	10-in.	9/6/1937	Sugarfoot stomp	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09690	10-in.	9/6/1937	I can't give you anything but love, baby	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	PBS-09691	10-in.	9/6/1937	Minnie the Moocher's weddin' day	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015535	10-in.	10/22/1937	Let that be a lesson to you	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015536	10-in.	10/22/1937	Can't teach my old heart new tricks	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015537	10-in.	10/22/1937	I've hitched my wagon to a star	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015538	10-in.	10/22/1937	The pop corn man	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015575	10-in.	10/29/1937	Where or when	Benny Goodman Trio	Jazz/dance trio	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015576	10-in.	10/29/1937	Silhouetted in the moonlight	Benny Goodman Trio ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance trio, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-015577	10-in.	10/29/1937	Vieni, vieni	Benny Goodman Quartet	Jazz/dance quartet	instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-017039	10-in.	11/12/1937	You took the words right out of my mouth	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-017040	10-in.	11/12/1937	Mama, that moon is here again	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-017041	10-in.	11/12/1937	Loch Lomond	Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Martha Tilton	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	director, instrumentalist, clarinet
Victor	BS-017042	10-in.	11/12/1937	Camel hop	Benny Goodman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	director, instrumentalist, clarinet

(Results 126-150 of 382 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Goodman, Benny," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

Goodman, Benny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103384.

"Goodman, Benny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.